Lincoln County
AR · Pop. 12,966 · Rural County
Lincoln County, Arkansas covers 559 square miles with a population of 12,966 and a density of 23.2 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on soybeans, cotton, rice. The median home price is $106,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.54%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 242-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.9°F and average winter lows of 33.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 54.9 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Delta Memorial Hospital is 16.1 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 82.5% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 242-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.54% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $106,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- A strong agricultural economy built on soybeans, cotton, rice means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- At 23.2 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- The nearest hospital, Delta Memorial Hospital, is 16.1 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Lincoln County, AR is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 78/100
- Median home price
- $106k
- Property tax
- 0.54%
- Growing season
- 242 days (zone 8b)
- Annual rainfall
- 54.9"
- Broadband
- 82.5%
- Nearest hospital
- Delta Memorial Hospital, 16.1 mi
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Homesteading in Lincoln County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Lincoln County?
- Lincoln County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 242-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.9°F, and average winter lows of 33.7°F. The established crops are soybeans, cotton, rice.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $106,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.54%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 82.5% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Delta Memorial Hospital is 16.1 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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